Cienciano and CA Juventud Share the Spoils in Tense Copa Sudamericana Draw

In a tightly contested CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana group stage encounter at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Cienciano and CA Juventud played out a 1-1 draw that left both sides with mixed emotions. The result keeps both teams in the hunt for qualification, though neither was able to claim a crucial three points on home soil or away.

The match began at a frantic pace, with the home side looking to impose themselves early. Cienciano’s forward line pressed high, and their persistence paid off in the 23rd minute when a well-worked corner found the head of central defender Hansell Riojas, who powered the ball past the Juventud goalkeeper. The Peruvian side controlled the remainder of the first half, but could not add a second before the interval.

Second‑Half Response from Juventud

After the break, CA Juventud adjusted their shape and began to find more space in midfield. The Uruguayan visitors grew in confidence, and their equaliser came in the 67th minute. A swift counter‑attack down the left flank resulted in a low cross that was turned in by Nicolás Schiappacasse, who reacted quickest to a loose ball inside the box.

Cienciano pushed for a winner in the final quarter, but Juventud’s defence held firm, while the visitors nearly snatched all three points on the break. The 1-1 scoreline reflects a fair outcome in a match where both teams had spells of dominance.

With this result, Cienciano remain in contention in Group D, while CA Juventud also stay within touching distance of the knockout places. The return fixture in Montevideo later in the campaign promises to be an equally compelling affair.